Discretionary leave may be granted up to a maximum of two (2) days per school year for a full-time teacher (pro-rated for part-time teachers), to attend to personal business, provided that such leave is not used to extend the winter break, spring break or summer break. Leave may occur in increments of half-days to maximum two (2) days.
Teachers must submit their request for discretionary leave a minimum of five (5) working days before the date of the desired leave to the Superintendent of Schools. The first day of such leave shall be at no cost to the teacher. Irrespective of the need for a substitute, the Division shall deduct the cost of a substitute from the teacher’s salary for the second day of this leave.
Effective September 2015, the following shall apply, discretionary leave may be granted up to a maximum of two (2) days per school year for a full-time teacher, (pro-rated for part-time and term teachers), to attend to personal business, provided that such leave is not used to extend the winter break, spring break or summer break. Leave may occur in increments of half-days to a maximum of two (2) days.
Teachers must submit their request, to the Superintendent of Schools or designate, a minimum of five (5) working days before the date of the desired leave. Discretionary leave shall be at no cost to the teacher.